An evaluation of the effects of a video self-modelling intervention in the teaching of game management skills to adolescent umpires.

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Health Sciences

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University of Canterbury

Degree Level

Masters

Degree Name

Master of Science

Game management skills are an important aspect of umpiring across levels and
sporting codes. Research evaluating programmes to teach game management skills to
umpires is lacking, however. Feedforward video self-modelling (FF VSM) is one
intervention which appears to promote rapid learning through Mental Time Travel. This
study assessed a FF VSM intervention in the context of teaching of game management skills
to adolescent netball umpires. A single case, multiple-baseline design was used with eight
female netball umpires aged between 14 and 18 years. Behavioural observation and video
filming was undertaken at their local netball courts. During the intervention phase, the
participants viewed their VSM videos. Game management skills were evaluated using video
footage of the participants umpiring. Pre- and post-intervention self-report measures of selfefficacy
to umpire, motivation to umpire, satisfaction with game management skills and self
efficacy to manage challenging match scenarios were also taken. Results indicated an
increase in overall game management skills for seven participants and an increase in self efficacy
and satisfaction for five participants. The results support further development and
evaluation of VSM for netball umpires.